Re: How to operate Emperor filters carbonless??

"tropheus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> just use one media container with floss & save money while you are at it.
> 
> MFR
> "Pelvis Popcan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > I've been tearing my hair out for the past several days searching the
> > net and I've found nothing, not even a post on Usenet from anyone
> > asking this.
> >
> > I want to run the Emperor 280 filter carbonless. However, their
> > replacement cartridges come with carbon already in them, and they are
> > permanently sealed shut, so you can't remove it.
> >
> > I can't seem to find an alternative cartridge that does not have
> > carbon.
> >
> > I've asked on some message boards and the suggestion I keep getting is
> > "Use two media containers." Well, you CAN'T use two media containers,
> > two WILL NOT FIT in the 280 or 400.
> >
> > It seems I'm stuck with carbon if I want to use a bio wheel.
> >
> > Does anyone have any suggestions?

   My emperor came with a 2 sided "clam" for holding whatever media
you want to put in it.You can buy them if you need. I just fill them
with floss.